A Wondrous Tented Camp in the Heart of the Serengeti
Located in South Central Serengeti – Tanzania – (within the Moru Kopjes area), Serengeti Pioneer Camp is ideally situated to offer superlative access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’ with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains.
INDIVIDUAL STYLE
Each of Elewana Collection’s camps and lodges has its own individual style and feel. Serengeti Pioneer Camp continues this tradition. Paying homage to the mobile camps of the 1930’s, a time when an African safari was truly a journey into the unknown, Serengeti Pioneer Camp’s ‘zero footprint’ and close proximity to nature combines to make an unmistakably distinctive and truly individual offering.
Comprising of twelve-tented accommodations, all of which have en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and showers, the tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of an era long-gone but certainly not forgotten.
DINING UNDER THE STARS
A dining tent hosts the Camp’s guests for both breakfast and dinner, whilst luncheons are taken either in the Camp or in the bush during what will no doubt be yet another enthralling day in the Serengeti.
Serengeti Pioneer Camp captures the original essence of the mobile African safari, engendering nostalgic wonderment whilst unlocking the adventurous spirit within all of us.The drama and beauty of the Serengeti National Park is indeed awe inspiring.
THE BEST OF THE SERENGETI
With the ‘Big Five’ and the annual migration being the constant highlights of any visit to the Serengeti, the introduction of Serengeti Pioneer Camp will help to sate the desires of even the most expectant of safari travelers.
The combination of both Serengeti Pioneer Camp and that of the award-winning Serengeti Migration Camp to the north, it will now be possible to cover over 90% of the Serengeti from both of these two camps, thus maximising the game-viewing opportunities, and increasing game-viewing time.
Activities
GAME DRIVES IN CUSTOM 4X4 VEHICLES
Day-long game drives are a must in the Serengeti. You can set-off early with champagne picnic breakfast and stay out all day carrying your delectable picnic lunch. You will be delighted and awed by the sheer numbers of game including the big-five.
BUSH PICNICS AT PRIVATE PICNIC SITE
Serengeti Pioneer Camp has special permission from the park authorities to use a private picnic site on top of a hill offering stunning views over the Serengeti plains, that can be enjoyed in total privacy. Pre- booking is necessary.
SUNDOWNERS
The views are spectacular, the sunsets and cocktails on the sunset deck are an experience not to be missed.
CAMP-FIRE DINING
Dine under the brilliant African skies.
BALLOON SAFARIS
Arrange for the timeless and inimitable Serengeti Balloon Safari. This is the experience of a lifetime and another must do. This experience must be booked in advance, so please make sure you request it when booking your safari to Serengeti Pioneer Camp.
The Tented Rooms
Individual Style
Comprising of twelve tented accommodations – inclusive of one 2-bedroom family tent – Serengeti Pioneer Camp evokes the very best of an era long-gone but certainly not forgotten.
The enclosed tents with a canvas-covered floor adorned with throw carpets, luxuriant soft furnishings, a writing desk and stationery set. Each tent has en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and period-style hot showers.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES WITHIN YOUR TENTED ROOM INCLUDE:
- Queen size mattress beds with mosquito nets
- Bed side tables, and period-style lamps
- Clothes dresser and hat stand
- Hot water via solar heating
- Canvas covered awning with outdoor furniture
- Indoor Lounge chairs
Rates & Seasons 2023
| ALL ARE PER ROOM IN U.S. DOLLARS AND INCLUDE SERVICE CHARGE, VAT AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT LEVY. | 4TH JAN – 28TH FEB 1ST JUN – 31ST OCT 20TH DEC – 3RD JAN 2024 | 1ST MAR – 31ST MAR 1ST NOV – 19TH DEC | 1ST APR – 31ST MAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROOM | HIGH SEASON | MID SEASON | GREEN SEASON | |
| Safari Tent Full Board | Double/Twin | 1,582 | 1,344 | 1,096 |
| Single | 1,187 | 1,009 | 823 | |
| Triple | 1,776 | 1,510 | 1,231 | |
| Family | 3,951 | 3,359 | 2,738 | |
| Safari Tent Game Package | Double/Twin | 1,902 | 1,648 | 1,396 |
| Single | 1,430 | 1,238 | 1,050 | |
| Triple | 2,137 | 1,851 | 1,569 | |
| Family | 4,757 | 4,119 | 3,490 | |
Full Board (FB) Includes:
- Full board rates include accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments (on the property), and laundry services. The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits
Game Package (GP) Includes:
- Game package rates include full-board package, scheduled and shared day and night game drives, guided walking safari, bush sundowners, transfers to and from our designated airstrips. The game package excludes champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits
| APPLICABLE FEES, LEVIES AND/OR TAXES TO BE ADDED | HIGH SEASON 16 MAY – 14 MAR | LOW SEASON 15 MAR – 15 MAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Mandatory and Non-Commissionable, Per Person, Per Night) | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Park Entrance | 83 | 24 | 71 | 24 |
| 1 Jul – 30 Sep | 1 Oct – 30 Jun | |||
| Camping | 71 | 12 | 59 | 12 |
| MAXIMUM ROOM OCCUPANCY | NUMBER OF GUESTS |
|---|---|
| Safari Tent | 3 Guests |
| Family Tent | 6 Guests |
| ACTIVITIES, EXCURSIONS AND EXTRAS (PER PERSON, NET RATES) | ADULT RATE | CHILD RATE (<18) |
|---|---|---|
| Shared, Scheduled Game Drives (Included in Game Package Rates) | 105 | 105 |
| Guided Walking Safari, 2 hrs (Included in Game Package, Min. 2 guests) | 84 | 84 |
| Bush Breakfast (Included in Game Package, Min. 2 Guests) | 68 | 42 |
| Bush Lunch (Included in Game Package, Min. 2 Guests) | 68 | 42 |
| Sundowners (Included in Game Package, Min. 2 Guests) | 68 | 42 |
| Sunrise Breakfast on The Rocks (Included in Game Package, Min. 2 Guests) Children under 12, go free of charge | 32 | 32 |
| Exclusive use of a Safari Vehicle with Driver Guide (Per Vehicle) | 493 | |
| Kogatende Airstrip Transfer (Per Vehicle, Min. 6 Guests) | 493 | |
| Seronera Airstrip Transfer (Per Vehicle, Max. 6 Guests) | 335 | |
| Guided Walking Safari, 4 hrs (Min. 4 guests) | 131 | 131 |
| Picnic Lunch Hamper | 47 | 47 |
| Extra Lunch at Property | 47 | 42 |
| Picnic Lunch Box | 32 | 32 |
| Minimum age for walking safari is 16 years | ||
Location
Serengeti Pioneer Camp is perched on its own individual kopje in South Central Serengeti, close to the Moru Kopjes and affording dramatic views of the Serengeti plains that drift endlessly into the horizon. The landscape, originally formed by volcanic activity, has been sculptured by the ever changing climate and now varies from open grass plains in the south, savannah grasslands with scattered acacia trees in the centre, hilly wood grasslands in the north to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Seronera airstrip is a 1hr flight from Arusha airport, and a 50 minute drive from camp.
- Twice daily scheduled Air Excel flight departing from Arusha.
- Once daily scheduled Regional Air flight departing from Arusha.
- Once daily scheduled Auric Air flight departing from Arusha via Manyara.
- Thrice daily scheduled Coastal flight departing from numerous destinations.
- Private charters from anywhere
- Serengeti Pioneer Camp is on the Elewana SkySafari Tanzania Classic itinerary
The Serengeti, The Migration & Our Camps
The annual migration of over 2 million animals in the Serengeti ecosystem is one of the most famous and well documented natural wonders of the world.
The unique combination of both Serengeti Pioneer Camp and the award-winning Serengeti Migration Camp, the latter on the Grumeti river in the north of the National Park, guarantees exemplary and unfettered access to the Serengeti’s annual migration, and in turn exceptional game viewing all year round.
As can be seen from the ‘The Migration Map’, over 90% of the Serengeti National Park can be covered from either of our two camps. In addition the ability to share knowledge between both our Camps allows for direct and speedy access to the Migration, thereby increasing the game-viewing opportunities and game-viewing time.
THE MONTHLY MIGRATORY PATTERNS:
Due to varying weather conditions and other such factors, the Migration can differ in its location at any time of the year. However a general prediction for the Migratory pattern month-by-month can be summarised as follows:
- In January herds of the wildebeest are to be found in the southern Serengeti on the short-grass plains.
- In February the Migration has spread out across the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti.
- In March the Migration is now spread across southern Serengeti, Loliondo and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- In April the migrating herds start moving north through the areas of the Moru Kopjes and Seronera.
- In May the Migration heads north through Seronera towards the Western Corridor.
- In June the Migration collects in the area of the western corridor before crossing the Grumeti River.
- In July the Migration continues to cross the Grumeti and across the Grumeti Reserve.
- In August the Migration continues up into the far north-west of the Serengeti National Park.
- In September wildebeest herds in the north of Serengeti National Park and in the Maasai Mara.
- In October wildebeest grazing in the far north of the Serengeti – and across in the Mara.
- In November the Migration starts its first trek south through Loliondo and via the eastern extremities of the Serengeti National Park.
- In December the Migration arrives at the short-grass plains, in time for the rains.
